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8-K filed March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET CIK 0001897982
M&A confidence high sentiment neutral materiality 0.90

Aspen Technology, Inc.: M&A transaction — Emerson completes acquisition of Aspen Technology for $265/share; shares delisted

Aspen Technology, Inc.

Executive movements

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Departed

Karen M. Golz

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Departed

Robert M. Whelan, Jr.

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Departed

Thomas F. Bogan

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Appointed

Christopher J. Cassulo

Assistant Treasurer
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
Departed

Ram R. Krishnan

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Departed

Antonio J. Pietri

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Appointed

Vincent M. Servello

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
Upon the Effective Time, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time, the directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time became the directors of the Surviving Corporation. The directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello, James H. Thomasson and John A. Sperino.
Departed

Arlen R. Shenkman

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Appointed

John A. Sperino

Vice President and Secretary
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
Appointed

James H. Thomasson

Vice President and Treasurer
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
Appointed

James H. Thomasson

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
Upon the Effective Time, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time, the directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time became the directors of the Surviving Corporation. The directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello, James H. Thomasson and John A. Sperino.
Departed

David J. Henshall

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Departed

Patrick M. Antkowiak

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
Appointed

John A. Sperino

Director
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
Upon the Effective Time, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time, the directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time became the directors of the Surviving Corporation. The directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello, James H. Thomasson and John A. Sperino.
Appointed

Vincent M. Servello

President
Aspen Technology, Inc.
Effective
2025-03-12
Filed
March 12, 2025, 7:59 PM ET
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.

Key facts

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Karen M. Golz resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Robert M. Whelan, Jr. resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Thomas F. Bogan resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Christopher J. Cassulo was appointed as Assistant Treasurer at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Assistant Treasurer
Exact text from the filing
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Ram R. Krishnan resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Antonio J. Pietri resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Vincent M. Servello was appointed as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
Upon the Effective Time, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time, the directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time became the directors of the Surviving Corporation. The directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello, James H. Thomasson and John A. Sperino.
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Arlen R. Shenkman resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

John A. Sperino was appointed as Vice President and Secretary at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Vice President and Secretary
Exact text from the filing
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

James H. Thomasson was appointed as Vice President and Treasurer at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Vice President and Treasurer
Exact text from the filing
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

James H. Thomasson was appointed as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
Upon the Effective Time, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time, the directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time became the directors of the Surviving Corporation. The directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello, James H. Thomasson and John A. Sperino.
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

David J. Henshall resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Patrick M. Antkowiak resigned as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
resigned
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
As of the Effective Time, Antonio J. Pietri, Robert M. Whelan, Jr., Patrick M. Antkowiak, Thomas F. Bogan, Karen M. Golz, David J. Henshall, Ram R. Krishnan and Arlen R. Shenkman each ceased to be directors of the Company
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

John A. Sperino was appointed as Director at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
Upon the Effective Time, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, as of the Effective Time, the directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time became the directors of the Surviving Corporation. The directors of Purchaser at the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello, James H. Thomasson and John A. Sperino.
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Vincent M. Servello was appointed as President at Aspen Technology, Inc..

Action
appointed
Role
President
Exact text from the filing
In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, each officer of Purchaser at the Effective Time became an officer of the Surviving Corporation effective as of the Effective Time. The officers of Purchaser immediately prior to the Effective Time were Vincent M. Servello as President, James H. Thomasson as Vice President and Treasurer, John A. Sperino as Vice President and Secretary and Christopher J. Cassulo as Assistant Treasurer.
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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

Aspen Technology, Inc.: Amended and restated the certificate of incorporation in its entirety pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

Change
charter amendment
Exact text from the filing
the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, was amended and restated in its entirety as set forth on Exhibit A to the Merger Agreement (the “ Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ”).
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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

Aspen Technology, Inc.: Amended and restated the bylaws in their entirety pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

Change
bylaw amendment
Exact text from the filing
the Company’s amended and restated bylaws, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, were amended and restated in their entirety as set forth on Exhibit B to the Merger Agreement (the “ Amended and Restated Bylaws ”).
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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9

Aspen Technology, Inc. underwent a change of control involving Emerson Electric Co. for $265.00 per share (closed 2025-03-12).

Action
change of control
Counterparty
Emerson Electric Co.
Consideration
$265.00 per share
Closing
2025-03-12
Exact text from the filing
a cash tender offer (the “ Offer ”) to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “ Shares ”), at a price of $265.00 per share (the “ Offer Price ”), net to the seller in cash, without interest, and subject to any withholding of taxes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in
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